fire drill


noun

a practice drill for a company of firefighters, the crew of a ship, etc., to train them in their duties in case of fire.
a drill for pupils in a school, employees in a factory, etc., to train them in the manner of exit to be followed in case of fire.

Origin of fire drill

First recorded in 1890–95

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British Dictionary definitions for fire drill

fire drill

noun

a rehearsal of duties or escape procedures to be followed in case of fire